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2018 Map of Blackwell

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Blackwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Blackwell stands as the primary settlement within this northern forest landscape, situated at the crossroads of several significant watercourses and forest routes. The territory is defined by its placement within the Nicolet National Forest, where a dense network of streams including the Peshtigo River, Rat River, and Stoney Cr weave through the timberland. The presence of numerous small lakes like Purdy Lake and Big Cub Lake suggests a landscape shaped by glacial activity, long utilized for its natural resources and recreational value.

Transportation through this wooded terrain relies on specialized routes such as the Catwillow Creek Hwt and the Snowmobile Trail Lkln Forest (Snow). Descriptive local names like the Peshtigo Preserve Burnt Bridge and Halley Creek Burnt Rd Trail provide a tangible link to the area's logging and transit history. This survey captures a balance between established settlements and a sprawling wilderness managed for both conservation and seasonal use.